Nigerian start-ups digitise local food supply chain

The United Nations food agency says on-farm losses in sub-Saharan Africa for fruit and vegetables were as high as 50% before the pandemic and likely rose as it limited movement.

Nigerian start-ups are digitising the local food supply chain, helping merchants navigate high food costs and farmers sell their produce.

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Two such firms, Vendease and Sabi, which were formed last year, have created digital marketplaces allowing wholesalers, shopkeepers, restaurateurs and hotels to buy directly from farms and manufacturers.